Decided to do a build on this one now as the other projects waiting in the wings just aren't floating my boat at the moment, all needing this,that ,or the other.

So here she is. 1997 Manitou HT in very good condition, I got the opportunity to purchase this from Passiflora at a very fair price. It came with 2 headset cups, these help to do 2 things, 1 downsize the headtube to 1.1/8, and 2 they add extra strength as we all know how these Mani's like to crack

It is known that the later frames are made slightly different and are less prone to cracks, but it still got a good going over with a beady eye!

The frame came with dedicated Manitou/ringle seat post and Manitou stem in 1.1/4, im not sure I am going to use the stem yet, I will see how I get on with the build.

The frame...

What I like most about these frames is the great CNC work in the rear triangles..

Im still working on a spec list for this build, it may well change as I go, and not everyone will like it but I think it will work out well.

So I spent a bit of time today out on the patio in the sun trial fitting a couple of bits.

Fitted a new Kooka headset, I know its not period,but its understated and I got it for a song on the bay

Fitted up a pair of Re-issue Smoke and Darts onto a pair of mavic 121 ceramics I have had sitting for a while,I think they work well on the Manitou, the wheels are built with black spokes onto XT hubs, Im thinking of getting these changed as even though they have never been used, they don't quite work with the rims/age.

Also offered up a set of judy SL's and a syncros stem to see how it looks, the yellow matches the decals, but I think the 97- judy's would work better if anybody has a set?

More to come when I decide what groupset to run, im leaning towards XTR m950

This looks like a great build. If you decide to go with the Judy's you've got and V's I have a brace in great condition without the cable hanger I'd happily swap for yours with the hanger as need one for the Mrs's bike. Tim

This looks like a great build. If you decide to go with the Judy's you've got and V's I have a brace in great condition without the cable hanger I'd happily swap for yours with the hanger as need one for the Mrs's bike. Tim

Thanks mate Im looking to go m950 inc V's so im up for a swap on the brace front, drop me a PM and we can go from there if you want.

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